Scholarships

The Ag One Foundation is the primary source for scholarships for students in the Jordan
College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Since its founding in 1979, the
foundation has raised approximately $19.5 million in endowed funds, from which is
has awarded some 3,700 students with more than $2.7 million in scholarships, grants,
and program support. In this academic year Ag One aims to provide approximately $600,000
to deserving students and programs. Ag One Foundation scholarship funds are granted
through the general University Scholarships program maintained by the Division of
Student Affairs. For application information, visit the University Scholarships website
at http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/financialaid/scholarships/

Many other forms of financial aid, including scholarships, are available through Fresno
State and outside sources. For more information and directions for applying, visit
the Financial Matters section of Fresno State's Division of Student Affairs.

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of California State University,
Fresno is pleased to announce the offering of two (2) prestigious Jordan Harvey Graduate Awards to highly qualified students entering Master of Science (M.S.) programs in the College of Agriculture. These awards provide $18,500 per year for two years. Funding may consist of scholarship and/or assistantship money, based on the candidate’s
qualifications and eligibility. Jordan Harvey recipients are expected to provide teaching
and/or research support to their major adviser.

Eligibility

Applicants must be entering their first fall semester in Jordan College M.S. programs
(Agricultural Sciences, Plant Science, or Industrial Technology). This includes students
beginning in Fall 2018, or those who began in Spring 2018..

Qualifications

Agricultural major (or other related undergraduate degree)

GPA 3.0 or above

Research experience

Have identified a faculty member and potential area of research

Completed the university’s graduate admission process (domestic or international).
Visit Division of Research and Graduate Studies for information and https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
to apply.

Application Materials – Materials are submitted to the Department

Cover letter indicating your interest and reason for applying for this award

Official GRE scores (and TOEFL, if required)

All college transcripts

Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume

Statement of proposed research (maximum 2 pages)

2 letters of recommendation, preferably from individuals who can comment on research
or independent work skills, and academics

Letter of support from the faculty member with whom applicant will conduct thesis
research

Application deadline

To be given full consideration, materials should be submitted to the respective department
by Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Graduate Coordinators must forward application packages
for eligible students with a memo of support to the Jordan College selection committee
by Friday, February 9, 2018. Awards will be announced no later than Thursday, March
1, 2018 and candidates must accept or reject their award by Friday, April 13, 2018.

Contact Information

Students should contact the Graduate Coordinator of the Program in which they seek
admission. They are: